Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rialto and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Rialto
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rialto. 2 of them are based in Rialto itself, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (18), Riverside (7), and Fontana (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses. The closest is SOUTH BAY APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, LLC, about 1.4 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 3.3 |
The leading options for Rialto are Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.2 stars from 504 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Colton Appliance Home Care (5.3 miles away, based in Colton, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SOUTH BAY APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, LLC (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Rialto. Ice maker repair in Rialto.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Rialto, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Rialto
Most ice machine calls in Rialto come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Rialto
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rialto, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you cover Rialto and nearby towns?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Rialto faster.